With
just over a week to go until Halloween, we’re getting into the fright night spirit.
Pumpkins have been purchased, virtual look books created, playlists in progress
and that’s not all. We’ve decided to go one better this year by throwing a
devilishly good Halloween party. If you thought the annual scare fest was all
about the kids then think again, allow our Halloween party ideas for adults to
inspire you.
Introduce a
murder mystery theme
If you don’t fancy dressing up like an extra from Nightmare
on Elm Street, murder mystery offers a sophisticated yet scary alternative. You
can either purchase a physical murder mystery game or choose from an abundance of
free versions online. The beauty of murder mystery is that it allows you to
know exactly how many guests will be arriving and with each game lasting around
2 hours, there’s no need to worry about stifled conversation.
Guests
receive a character profile beforehand which will give clear instructions on
what their character looks and acts like, this takes care of the outfit side.
Since most murder mystery games take place around a table, this gives you the
opportunity to whip up some terrifyingly tasty food
Ensure frightfully
stylish treats are up for grabs
Canapés
are the way to go and thanks to Pinterest you won’t have to use your
imagination too much. From chic, bat shaped biscuits to cheese and pretzel
broomsticks, take your pick from a plethora of Halloween party food ideas.
It
doesn’t matter if you’re 7 or 57, everybody loves cake and it’s a great talking
point. Create a show stopping masterpiece and place it in the middle of the
table so that all your guests can admire your handiwork. For a fashionable take
on Halloween cake, we suggest choosing a monochrome theme with one statement
icon in the middle such as a snake or witch. For more modish Halloween cake
ideas, we suggest taking a peek at this Country
Living article.
Shake
things up with scary multimedia
In
the interest of keeping things scary it makes sense to have a few Halloween
films on the go. If you can get hold of a projector we suggest lighting candles
and projecting silent black and white films onto the wall for atmospheric
frights.
Eerie
music is also encouraged but select ambient music such as Mike Oldfield’s
Tubular Bells rather than the Ghostbusters theme to stop things veering into
childish territory. Unless of course that is your want, by which means Michael
Jackson’s Thriller should be a good starting point.
Do
you have any suggestions to add to our Halloween party ideas? Tweet us your
hosting tips @Fiorelli_Bags or
leave a comment below.
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